East Chilli-Con-Carne Recipe - The Aunt Bessie's Way
Prep / cook
15 / 30minCalories
420kcalEasy Chilli Con Carne, the Aunt Bessie's Way
This is the kind of chilli that warms you from the inside out — hearty, flavourful, and surprisingly simple to pull together. Aunt Bessie's take on this classic dish keeps things fuss-free without skimping on any of the good stuff. Whether you're feeding the family on a weeknight or batch-cooking for the week ahead, this one's a real crowd-pleaser.
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400G Canned Chopped Tomatoes 400G Tins Red Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed Ground Coriander Ground Cumin Mild Chilli Powder Tomato Purée
Serving tips
What to serve with chilli con carne? Usually, chilli con carne is served alone or alongside rice, but with a bit of originality and flair you can create something beautiful! Serve alongside butter bean salad or inside a Yorkshire pudding pie for a tasty midweek meal. In need of some more inspiration? Here are some great new ways to serve and make chilli con carne: Chilli con carne loaded fries Smother chilli con carne on top of our crispy French fries, tomato salsa, cheddar cheese and finish with a squeeze of zesty lime. Chilli con carne loaded nachos Serve up tasty beef chilli con carne alongside cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream. Its sure to be a real crowd pleaser. Chilli con carne jacket potato Try a hearty baked potato filled with saucy chilli con carne - the perfect comfort food for any occasion. Chilli con carne shepherd's pie Shake up your traditional shepherd's pie! Try swapping regular lamb mince with chilli con carne and top with fluffy and buttery mashed potatoes. Simply delightful! Now that your mouth is watering, it's time to try your hand in the kitchen. Check out our other recipes for more delicious food inspiration! If you fancy something sweet to round off your meal then we have you covered - here at Aunt Bessie's we've got desserts galore! Enjoy!
10 min
Heat oil in a large saucepan and cook the onions with the garlic, chilli, spices and tomato puree for 5-10 minutes.
5 min
Add in the mince and cook over a high heat, stirring until all the meat browns and there are no lumps.
5 min
Add the tinned tomatoes, bring to the boil then turn down the heat and leave to simmer for about 5 minutes.
30 min
Pour in the meat stock and kidney beans, then bring back up to the boil. Stir well and turn the heat down to low, cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5 min
Once ready, season with salt and pepper to your tastes, then serve in your pre-cooked Yorkshire Puddings, on top of your white rice. Finish with a scoop of soured cream and a few tortilla chips - enjoy!
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